Cajabamba
Birthplace of José Sabogal, one of Peru's most celebrated painters, this pocket-sized northern town in the Cajamarca region has honoured him with an annual quick-painting contest held in his name. Founded in 1533 by Augustinian friars sent by King Charles V, Cajabamba was declared a Peruvian historical monument in 1987. Each October, the Virgen de Rosario Festival — observed continuously since 1668 — fills the town for ten days with fireworks, traditional dances, and local arts.
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- Population13,486
- Nearest water from center 0.0 km0.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 7.0 km4.4 mi
Cajabamba: quick answers
Where is Cajabamba?
Cajabamba is in Peru, about 121 km75 miles in a straight line from Trujillo.
How do you get to Cajabamba?
The nearest airport is Cajamarca (CJA), about 4 hr 1 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Cajabamba?
The warmest month is November, averaging 10°C49°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 8°C47°F. The wettest month is March, with about 218 mm8.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Cajabamba?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 restaurants, 1 café and 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.